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San Diego is one of California's top tourist destinations. Brimming with attractions like whale watching, The San Diego Zoo, vibrant arts & culture, and a wide selection of cuisines, this beachside city has everything. Just past San Diego University, there are tons of things to do and restaurants to enjoy. No matter what kind of cuisine you’re looking for, you can bet San Diego delivers.
Enjoy food from across the world when you tour the city. Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, and American are all on the menu. Visit Little Italy to taste the authentic flavors or Downtown San Diego for everything from burgers to steak. Visit a local coffee shop for your morning cup of joe and enjoy walking the bustling streets of the city. Enjoy a quick lunch off Broadway or visit a local ramen restaurant. There is so much to see and taste from breakfast to dinner.
Ready for a night out? San Diego is famous for its beer tours and has been labeled “America’s Craft Beer Capital.” If beer isn’t your favorite, there are lovely wineries with tastings and cideries too. No matter how you choose to spend your time, there’s something for everyone in San Diego.
San Diego's top cuisines
Must-try San Diego restaurants
PIZZA • PASTA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Soleluna
702 Ash St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Margherita Pizza | $12.00 |
| San Diego Pizza | $17.00 |
| Lasagna Classica | $20.00 |
Tajima East Village
901 E Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Chashu Fried Rice | $10.00 |
Chicken Chashu, Rice, Egg, Mixed Veggies, Sesame Seeds, and grilled Baby Bok Choy with Fried Chili Oil on the side. | |
| Garlic Edamame | $4.50 |
Boiled soy beans cooked with garlic and butter | |
| Karaage | $6.50 |
Seasoned deep fried chicken with mayo on the side |
Underbelly Little Italy
750 W Fir St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Underbelly Ramen | $14.00 |
Tonkotsu Broth. Soft boiled egg, chashu belly, adobo pulled pork | |
| Chicken Confit Ramen | $14.00 |
Tonkotsu Broth. Soft boiled egg, Chicken Confit, Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Pickled Ginger, Spicy Miso Garlic Butter, Scallions | |
| Farmers Market | $13.00 |
Veggie Broth, seasonal vegetables (feel free to add an egg or other toppings) |
Amplified Kitchen + Beer Garden
4150 Mission Blvd ate 208, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| House Cut Fries | $8.95 |
| Sweet & Citrus Salad | $7.95 |
| Grilled Skewer Plate | $16.95 |
BAGELS • SANDWICHES
BCB Cafe
5500 Campanille Drive, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Iced Medium White Chocolate Mocha | $5.75 |
| Small Latte | $4.00 |
| Iced Large Mocha | $6.75 |
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa
-5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Garlic Bread with Melted Mozzarella | $7.50 |
House garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese with a side of marinara | |
| LARGE MEATLOVER'S PIZZA | $25.95 |
17 inch pepperoni, sausage, meatball, Canadian bacon | |
| LARGE FIT FOR A KING PIZZA | $26.45 |
17 inch pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, meatball |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Woody's Breakfast And Burgers
4111 Ocean Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| KISS | $11.00 |
2 eggs any style with your choice of sausage or bacon and 2 sides | |
| The Flying Pig | $12.95 |
Scrambled eggs with sausage, grilled onions, and pepper jack cheese. | |
| Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito | $12.95 |
Scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, rosemary potatoes, black beans, and juicy carne asada wrapped in a giant flour tortilla. Served with a side of salsa verde. Add avocado for only $1.50 more! |
SEAFOOD • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Guava Beach Bar & Grill
3714 Mission Blvd., San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Guava Wings Done Our Way | $15.50 |
Seasoned, Baked, Fried to Order• Carrots • Celery • GB House Ranch | |
| Slow-Roasted Carnitas | $6.50 |
Cilantro • Onion • Queso Fresco | |
| Carne Asada | $6.75 |
Marinated Tri Tip Steak • Green Leaf Lettuce • Fresh Pico • Queso Fresco |
HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Knotty Barrel - Rancho Penasquitos
13211 black mountain rd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Caesar | $9.95 |
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, served Parmesan, garlic Parmesan croutons and Caesar dressing. | |
| Kale & Beet Salad | $12.95 |
Chopped Black kale, Golden Beets, Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Pepitas, Maple & Lemon Vinaigrette. | |
| Kids Cheese Burger | |
Kids patty, American cheese on a brioche bun. Served with French fries. |
Buona Forchetta South Park
3001 Beech Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bolognese | $19.00 |
| Pesto | $19.00 |
| Buona Forchetta | $17.00 |
STEAKS
Rare Society
4130 Park Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| PARKER HOUSE ROLLS | $14.00 |
house cultured truffle butter | |
| BUTTER CAKE | $16.00 |
sourcream ice cream | |
| SWORDFISH | $32.00 |
chive buerre blanc |
Scuderie Italia
1525 Garnet Avenue, san diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| PIZZA MARGHERITA | $15.00 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO | |
| PIZZA CARNE | $18.50 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Sausage, Salame Calabrese, Basil, EVOO | |
| PIZZA REGINA MARGHERITA | $19.50 |
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Garlic, Oregano, Basil, EVOO |
Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans
555 Market Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Blondie Mocha | $4.20 |
White chocolate, brown sugar-macadamia syrup, espresso, milk | |
| Cinna-Bee | $4.20 |
Honey, homemade cinnamon simple syrup, espresso, milk | |
| Vanilla Latte | $5.00 |
Vanilla, espresso & milk |
Mar Rustico
2540 Congress Street, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| La Paz | $21.00 |
| Cabo | $22.00 |
| Sonora | $23.00 |
PIES
Pop Pie Co. University Heights
4404 Park Blvd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Green Hog & Cheese | $10.00 |
Slow braised pork shoulder, roasted serrano, jalapeño, & pasilla peppers, tomatillo, and jack cheese. Peppers are all de-veined and de-seeded, providing mild (2/10) heat. | |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | $3.25 |
Chocolate chips, maldon salt, toasted walnuts, and brown butter. | |
| Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Slice | $7.00 |
Fresh diced fuji, red delicious, and granny smith apples with a hint of orange zest and spices topped an old - fashioned oat crumble. |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food
8590 Rio San Diego Drive #108, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beef Taco | $4.69 |
Served crispy with shredded beef, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce | |
| Two Item Combo | $12.69 |
Choice of entrées, two sides and drink | |
| Nachos Supreme-Full | $12.99 |
choice of meat, cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream |
Enclave Café
3570 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Strawberry, Black Sesame And Chèvre Burnt Cinnamon Croissant | $7.00 |
House Made Fresh Pastry. // Gluten - Dairy // | |
| Coconut Chicken Strips | $17.00 |
Gluten-free coconut-walnut crusted PastureBird chicken breast strips served with our mango-bbq sauce, hot honey, and our macadamia nut ginger tropical slaw. // Nuts - Soy - Eggs // | |
| Tropical Salad with Coco Chicken Strip | $18.00 |
Spring mix, mango, mint, cilantro, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, ginger macadamia nut dressing // Nuts - Soy // |
Tajima North Park
3015 Adams Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Garlic Edamame | $4.50 |
Boiled soy beans cooked with garlic and butter | |
| Spicy Sesame Ramen | $13.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu, Chicken and Pork broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Bean Sprouts, Fried Garlic Chips, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
| Vegetable Gyoza | $6.00 |
Pan fried vegetable dumplings severed with gyoza sauce |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SUSHI
Just Sushi To Go
5665 Lindo Paseo, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Paseo Bowl | $12.99 |
salmon, ahi tuna, cucumber, avocado with house poke sauce, krab, masago, seaweed salad, crispy onion, bbq eel sauce, spicy mayo over seasoned rice | |
| Rolls Royce Combo | $13.99 |
Total 16 pcs; 4 pc orange karamel, 4 pc bad boy, 4 pc knacker Jack & 4 pc ninja rolls | |
| California Royce Combo | $8.99 |
8 pieces of California roll, 4 pieces of spicy California roll and 4 pieces of shrimp tempura roll. |
Cali BBQ- Barrio Logan
2707 Boston Avenue, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| County Fair | $15.00 |
Slow smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, and melted Cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough. Comes with a choice of one side. | |
| Tailgater BBQ Feast* | $80.00 |
Feeds 4-5 people: Tri-tip, rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack ribs, mac-n-cheese, beans, slaw, potato salad, five cornbread. Sorry no substitutions. | |
| Brisket Plate | $24.00 |
Our Beef Brisket is slow smoked for 14 hours comes with your choice of two sides. |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar
902 W Washington St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Buddha Bowl | $16.00 |
quinoa, seasonal berries, roasted pine nuts, rainbow carrots, beet hummus & lemon tahini dressing | |
| Chipotle Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 |
crispy fried chicken, ciabatta roll, jack cheese, frisee lettuce, chipotle aioli, tomato, onion, avocado, pomme frites | |
| Harley Gray Burger | $15.00 |
Gold Canyon Angus, toasted brioche bun, frisee lettuce, tomato, onion, bleu cheese, garlic aioli, pomme frites |
FRENCH FRIES
Cocina 35
1435 6th ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| TACO A LA CARTA | $3.75 |
Choose Cochinita Pibil, Carnitas light, Chilorio, Beef Machaca, Carne Asada, Al pastor, Pollo Asado, or Rajas con crema. | |
| MERCADO | $16.25 |
Salsa Verde topped with carnitas light! For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! | |
| DIVORCIADOS | $15.25 |
Can’t decide which one you want to try? Choose 2 salsas For better Quality and Crunchiness all chilaquiles are served Deconstructed .. Please follow instructions on the package! |
Graze By Sam
550 W Date St. Suite B South, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pick 4 Board | $24.00 |
Pick any 4 of our bites, sliders, and salads! | |
| Shiitake + Red Onion Flatbread | $16.00 |
vermouth | garlic aioli | mozzarella | chili oil || This is Sam's favorite flatbread and he recommends the Edith & Ida Chardonnay. | |
| Max Charcuterie Board | $34.00 |
3 artisan cheeses | 3 cured meats with beer mustard, plum preserve, Mike’s hot honey, pickled vegetables, basil pesto, smoked almonds, grapes, crusty bread |
FRENCH FRIES
Sombrero Mexican Food
11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Nachos Supreme-Full | $12.99 |
choice of meat, cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream | |
| Beef Taco | $4.69 |
Served crispy with shredded beef, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce | |
| Cheese Quesadilla | $5.85 |
Melted cheese in a flour tortilla |
Breakers Coffee + Wine
12843 El Camino Real, Suite 205, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Roasted Veggie Flatbread | $16.00 |
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan cheese, olive oil, topped with parmesan cheese | |
| Turkey + Brie Sandwich | $15.00 |
Heirloom tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, olive oil on baguette | |
| Poached Egg Avocado Toast | $14.00 |
Pesto, avocado, sliced heirloom tomato, arugula, goat cheese |
PIZZA
Tribute Pizza
3077 North Park Way, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
brussels sprouts, roasted garlic and mustard vinaigrette, crushed red chili flakes and pecorino romano. option to add zoe’s all natural bacon lardons, or to make it vegan, without pecorino | |
| Woodfired Focaccia | $7.00 |
house made award-winning woodfired focaccia bread. comes with arbequina olive oil and icelandic sea salt. made with organic bread flour, house reverse osmosis water, chef's olive oil blend, kosher salt, and yeast. | |
| 'You Knew This Was Coming' | $19.00 |
everything bagel crust, oak smoked cheddar blend, mozz, house pickled jalapenos, shaved red onions, dollops of organic crushed tomato sauce, old school pizzeria herb + spice blend. |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • FISH AND CHIPS • BBQ • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • GRILL
Chicken Charlie's Table
12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Dinner | $18.75 |
4 pieces of our famous fried chicken | |
| Beet Salad | $14.75 |
Red and golden beets, avocado, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, over mixed greens. Add grilled or crispy chicken $5 | |
| Bacon Avocado Chicken Sand | $14.75 |
Grilled or crispy chicken breast, bacon, avocado mash, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a toasted bun. |
RAMEN • NOODLES • FRENCH FRIES
Nishiki Ramen-Kearny Mesa
8055 Armour St, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian Delight | $14.95 |
Creamy Soy Bean based broth with marinated and slow cooked Organic Tofu Chashu. Corn, Green Onion, Bamboo Shoot, a slice of Tomato. *No-Egg Noodle is available for additional $1. | |
| Spicy Vegetarian | $15.95 |
Creamy Soy Bean based broth with Homemade Spicy Hot Sauce. Marinated and slow cooked Organic Tofu Chashu, Corn, Green Onion and a slice of Tomato. | |
| Akuma | $15.95 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Homemade Hot Sauce made from Roasted Garlic, Demon Spice and Miso. Tonkotsu broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger, Shredded Red Pepper and Naruto (Fish Cake). |
FRENCH FRIES
Louisiana Purchase
2305 University Ave, San Diego
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Lemon Pepper Wets | $22.00 |
10 pc chicken wings + lemon pepper + cajun fries | |
| Crawfish Garlic Parm Wings | $26.00 |
10 pc chicken wings + garlic parmesan + crawfish + cajun fries | |
| Garlic Cheddar Biscuits | $14.00 |
four house biscuits + honey butter + jam |
Hidden Craft
600 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 130, SAN DIEGO
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon Quinoa Bowl | $19.00 |
Honey lemon glazed salmon, organic quinoa, Brussels sprouts, carrots, red onions | |
| One America Burger | $15.00 |
Crisp butter lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, American cheese, house spread, on classic burger bun. Choose one side: Sidewinder Fries, Sweet Potatoes Fries, Brussels Sprouts or House Salad. | |
| Salmon Nicoise Salad | $19.00 |
Mixed green, seared salmon, tomato, cucumbers, red onions, French pickles, egg, capers and vinaigrette dressing |
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